Chapter EightThe Persevering Presbyterians of Union City, PennsylvaniaChapter Eight – 1887-1905Reverend Edward P. Clark- 1887-1894Reverend Charles R. Hunt – 1894-1895Reverend A.J. Herries – 1895-1905After the Reverend Wakefield declined the call to the First Presbyterian Church of Union City, the congregation searched for two more months. Then at a meeting of the congregation held June 27, 1887, Reverend E.P, Clark was unanimously elected to become pastor of the Presbyterian Church and a call extended to him. Reverend Clark accepted the call. His parishioners in Homer, Michigan, complimented him by publishing a notice in their hometown paper, The Homer Index. The notice said in part, “The Reverend E.P. Clark being about to leave this place for another field of labor, we therefore, members of the church and congregation, do hereby testify our regard for him as an able preacher of the Gospel and a faithful and devoted minister of Christ-conscientious in the discharge of his duty in the church, and exemplifying in his life, among us the pulpit and teaching of our Divine Redeemer.”The newspaper article also expressed the esteem and regard of the people for Mrs. Clark, who “has proven herself an active and earnest co-laborer with her husband in his ministerial work.”By September 1887, Reverend Clark and his family were settled in at the Union City Presbyterian Church and he attended the meeting of the Presbytery of North East with E.I. Ha.. At the meeting of the Erie Presbytery held on Wednesday, October 12, 1887, Reverend Clark was officially installed as pastor.Reverend Clark immediately had some serious church issues to ponder and preach about. In early November 1887, the Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania met in Williamsport and appointed a committee to draft resolutions to explain the Synod’s position on the Personal Liberty league. The church considered the Personal Liberty league a new form of organized effort to destroy the Sabbath and the nation. The Synod said that good citizens and Christians everywhere should resist the efforts of the Personal Liberty League. The Synod also resolved to urge all of its pastors to call attention of their people to this new enemy of home, church, and country. Reverend Clark preached against the Personal Liberty league on the following Sunday evening.He was an able speaker and preached some interesting sermons that stirred people’s hearts and touched their lives. In April 1888, Reverend Clark began a series of addresses on the general subject of “National Perils and Christian Duty.” He called the first address “The Present Crisis in Our National Destiny.” In November of the same year, The Erie Presbytery decided to use the theme of the family. On Sunday, November 1, 1888, Reverend Clark preached on the subject of “Family Worship.”Then to ring in the new year of 1889, Reverend Clark introduced a new kind of sermon. He began a series of Sunday evening lectures on the Bible, using large paintings for illustrations. The illustrated sermons were popular in the East and many ministers had used them for some time with good results. The subject of Reverend Clark’s sermon was “The Great Meeting at Mount Sinai.” The painting showed first the people who had gathered at the river to wash their clothes, making preparations to meet God on Sinai. The second painting showed the march of the multitude to Sinai, and the third, Sinai as it appeared on the morning that God manifested himself in a cloud of fire and smoke to the people. The paintings visually portrayed these three events, and with the excellent sermon by Reverend Clark added depth and dimension to the meeting. The subject for the next Sunday evening lecture was “A Man Alone with God.”At the February, 1889 annual meeting, the trustees reported that the church was in better financial shape than it had been for a number of years and the average attendance during the past year showed a marked increase. The trustees made arrangements to have the church debit of $800 depreciated and J.R. Mulkie and F.E. McLean were elected trustees to serve three years.May 1889 proved to be a busy month for Union City Presbyterians. Reverend Clark preached a Sunday morning sermon in the Disciple Church at Elgin in May 1889. Also in May, Mrs. J.R. Mulkie opened her home and heart to fellow Presbyterians and they organized a Home and Foreign Missionary Society. The twenty-seven new members elected officers. They chose Miss Julia Smith to serve as president; Miss Delia Fausett, as Vice-President; Florence Clark, secretary; May Thompson, recording secretary; and Mrs. Belle Everson, treasurer. Mrs. Mulkie entertained the members at tea and everyone had a very pleasant and profitable time. The Home and Foreign Missionary Society elected to meet on the first and third Friday evenings of each month at Gray Chapel.David Wilson brought out his history of the Presbyterian Church on April 2, 1891, in the church paper. It was well received by all of the members of the church and by the older residents of Union City. April 1891 was also the month when Reverend George W. Chamberlain of San Pauli, Brazil, spent a few hours in Union City. Dr. Chamberlain had been a missionary in Brazil, spent a few hours in Union City. Dr. Chamberlain had been a missionary in Brazil since 1862 and was in America raising funds to establish a Protestant college there. He opened his mission school in 1870, with 10 pupils. In 1891, he had 429, with hundreds turned away for lack of room. Dr. Chamberlain was a native off Waterford. His father, Reverend Pierce Chamberlain, was the pastor of the Presbyterian Church there at an early date, and also for a time supplied the Union City Presbyterian Church.In September of 1891, the Session met at the house of P.G. Stranahan, because he had requested to become a member and wasn’t able to attend church. Reverend E.P. Clark, moderator, was present along with Elders E.I. Hall, C.W. Dabney and James Shreve. They examined Mr. Stranahan in regard to his knowledge and piety and he was received and baptized in the presence of the Session and his family.The year 1892 began on a positive note for Union City Presbyterians and the good happenings continued throughout the year. On January 1, Reverend and Mrs. E.P. Clark kept an “open house” at the Presbyterian manse from two o’clock in the afternoon until ten o’clock in the evening. A January 1892, census of the Union City churches showed church membership in the borough distributed this way:Methodist – 396 membersPresbyterian- 301 membersBaptists- 222 membersSt. Matthew’s Episcopal Church – 40 membersUnited Brethren Church – 35 membersSt. Teresa’s Catholic Church- About 200 families with about 600 communicants.At a meeting of the Erie Presbytery held at Franklin, the Union City Presbyterian Church reported having received during 1891 an addition to their membership of 102 persons.In this year of 1892, the Presbyterians still had to deal with the proper disposal of the bodies left in the old Presbyterian burying grounds located on the hill where the lumber yards of the Union City Chair factory are located. In 1812, the Union authorities purchased the old burying grounds and the court of Erie appointed William C. Jackson, Esq. to superintend the removal of all bodies found there to Evergreen Cemetery. Even in the 1890s, bodies occasionally appeared and had to be relocated.In July of 1892, the Trustees of the Presbyterian Church voted to build a new parsonage at the corner of South Street and Third Avenue, and advertised the old residence on the lot for sale. On July 27, Reverend E.P. Clark gave a review of his five years of labor as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at the Sunday morning service. At the Thanksgiving Day services held in the church on Thursday morning, November 24, 1892, more than 150 people gave verbal testimony to God’s great goodness to them.Reverend E.P. Clark decided to accept a call from the Presbyterian Church of South Lyons, Michigan, in March 1894. He served the Presbyterian Church at Union City for six years, and delivered his farewell sermon Sunday, February 25. Reverend Clark and his family during their years in Union City had been zealous workers and won the confidence, care, and esteem, not only of their own church people, but of “our citizens in general We now wish them success and happiness in their new field of labor. They will leave this afternoon on Train 3 for their new home in the west.”Reverend Charles R. Hunt, Ph.D. of Koeta, Iowa, became the new pastor of the Union City Presbyterian Church. The congregation met in Gray Chapel on April 2, 1894, and extended a unanimous call to Charles Hunt, which he accepted.Highlights of Dr. Hunt’s pastorate at the Union City Presbyterian Church included building up the Christian Endeavor Society and conducting a series of revival meetings at North Warren in Michigan, 1895. However, things did not go well for Dr. Hunt at Union City, and on September 16, 1895, he called a session meeting to ask for advice on resigning from church. James Shreve, Hugh Wilson, J.S. Thompson, J.R. Mulkie and A.C. Sherwood were the session members present and they all felt that the best interests of the church dictated that Reverend Hunt resign at an early date. Reverend Hunt resigned effective November 1, 1985.Reverend A.J. Herries was invited to supply the pulpit until the spring meeting of the Presbytery. In December 1895, the Union City Times noted that the attendance at the Presbyterian Church had been unusually large the past few weeks, especially in the evening service. According to the Times, the seats were nearly filled every night. Reverend Herries provided some very excellent sermons.David Wilson died in December of 1895 and Reverend Herries conducted his funeral.The New Year brought a new minister to the Union City Presbyterians in 1896. On January 21, the congregation assembled for a meeting called Reverend A.J. Herries to be their minister at a salary of $1,500 per years with the use of the parsonage and one month’s vacation. It took Reverend Herries until Sunday, April 5, 1896, to announce to his congregation that he had decided to accept the call, but he formally accepted it on that date. He was installed as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Union on April 28, 1896.At the annual congregational meeting on April 3, 1899, the Trustees of the church reported that the furnace in the church was in need of repairs and that the wood work of the building needed painting, After considerable discussion, the congregation moved and seconded that the maximum expense for the coming year be limited to $25.00 and the trustees were instructed to make the necessary repairs.Reverend A.J. Herries in a few remarks very kindly offered to reduce the salary paid to him, stating that if the congregation felt burdened by the amount that a change could be made in the conditions of his cal and the matter be taken to the Presbytery for adjustment.The congregation moved unanimously to thank Reverend Herries for his generosity in the past, his thoughtful reference to the present, and that his future salary be not reduced.In December of 1899 Reverend Herries organized a Bible class in the church parlors to meet on Monday evening. The course extended over nine weeks, and the subject for study was “The Life of Christ.”November 1901 saw the Presbyterian congregation meeting in the church parlors for an entertainment and social celebrating the 90thanniversary of the Union City Church. The celebration was largely attended and everyone had a good time.The sixth anniversary of the pastorate of Reverend A.J. Herries also fell in November of 1901, and on Sunday, November 10, 1901. Reverend Herries read something special before he began his morning sermon. The document he read showed what had been done at the church during his six years.Infant baptisms 13Adult baptisms 15Received into the full membership of the church 57Dismissed and dropped 78Present number of communicants 227Total amount contributed to benevolence $1,485Total amount contributed to congregational expenses,Including last repairs on the church building $18,447.41Total amount of money raised during the six y ears $19,632.41Average per year $3,272.07During his six y ears at the church, Reverend Herries officiated at 21 marriages and 52 funerals, preached 497 Sunday sermons and gave 248 Thursday evening lectures.The church continued to prosper under the guidance of Reverend Herries. At its annual meeting in April 1903, the congregation discovered that the church was in a good working condition and making advancements along every line. During the year, 26 names were added to the roll of communicants while the amount of money contributed to the various boards of the church showed a substantial increase over 1902.J.S. Thompson and Earl Gates were elected elders for a three year term. The Session of the church at an April 27, 1903, meeting refused to take any action looking to the dissolution of the pastorate of Reverend A.J. Herries.A Presbyterian committee of J.R. Mulkie and J.W. Middleton investigated and found that Reverend Herries had given $300 per year of his salary toward paying debts and repairs to the church during the first three years of his pastorate at the Union City Presbyterian Church. For the past four years he had of his own accord reduced his salary to the rate of $1,200 per year instead of the $1,500 per year as specified in his call and now considered $1,200 per year his regular salary.Reverend Herrie’s sermons were often printed in the Union City Times and sometimes made regional and other state papers. The Brooklyn Eagle of March 7, 1904, printed one of his sermons. He called it “Lost Through Neglect.” His text was taken from Hebrews 11:3, ‘How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation.”The Presbyterian congregation held its annual meeting in April 1904, and heard a report from the Session. The congregation had raised and disbursed $475.00 for benevolent work. The Trustee’s report showed the church was $879.00 in debt on April 1, 1903, and now on April 8, 1904, it had a debt of $40.00. The Trustees reported that every dollar of the special subscription to the debt fund had been paid. The Session signed a resolution saying that the church was in the most prosperous condition temporally and spiritually, than it had ever been in and this condition was due to the earnest and faithful service of Reverend Herries during his 8 ½ years there. They voted to ask the Presbytery of Erie not to accept his request to resign to take work in another field.The Presbytery reluctantly accepted Reverend Herrie’s resignation. He preached his last sermon at the Union City Presbyterian Church in mid-January 1905. Mrs. Lena Clough, Mrs. W.F. Obergauere and Mrs. Thompson, Mulkie, and Middleton were appointed to serve as a pulpit committee until a new pastor was called.Presbyterian Participation – 1887-1905Presbyterian Participation-1887January 23, 1887- William E. Everson presented a letter from the M.E. Church of Union City and was received into the Presbyterian Church.May 5, 1887-At the annual business meeting of the Presbyterian Sunday school last Sunday the officers for the coming year were elected. They were:Superintendent - D.A. WrightAssistant Superintendent – Will EversonSecretary – W.. FullerTreasurer – H.S. ThompsonLibrarian – Miss Clara SissonChorister – A.G. SweetSuperintendent, Juvenile Department – Mrs. A.C. SherwoodOrganist – Miss Kate AgardThursday, July 28, 1887 – The Juvenile Department of the Presbyterian Sunday School went out to Mitchell’s Corners yesterday to have a picnic and had a very pleasant time.Thursday, October 6, 1887-The new society in connection with the Presbyterian Church to be known as the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor met Monday evening and elected officers as follows:President- Reverend E.P. ClarkVice President – W.E. EversonSecretary – Adelia FausettTreasurer – W.. FullerPrayer Committee – Jesse Olds, Nellie Slack and Sarah RogersLookout Committee – W.L. Fuller, Harley S. Thompson, Nellie Morton, Adelia Fausett, Mattie GrayThursday, November 17, 1887 – at a meeting of Presbyterian ministers held in Pittsburgh last Sunday, resolutions were unanimously adopted denouncing Sunday newspapers and protesting against their publication, sale, and reading on the Sabbath day. All lovers of social order and the Sabbath will be urged to withdraw their patronage from such papers and threaten to appeal to the authorities to have them suppressed.Thursday, December 5, 1887 - The organ is an instrument of discord in the United Presbyterian Church. The Anti-Music Convention in Dayton, Ohio, was very empathic in its destruction of the instrument, and goes so far as to threaten to withdraw from the church if the anti-organ people are not granted relief by the General Assembly.Thursday, December 5, 1887 – The ladies of the Presbyterian Church desire to have the persons who borrowed the coffee pot, large dish pan, table cloths and napkins belonging to the church return them before Wednesday noon, as they will be needed at the social Wednesday evening. Please don’t disappoint us, but return the goods.Thursday, December 25,1887- The Christmas exercises at the Presbyterian Church were held Sabbath evening and consisted of responsive readings and songs. The pastor made a brief address and the children recited ‘The Star’ and three boys and four girls recited ‘The Coming of the Shepherds.’ The audience was large, nearly filling the house. A fine arch of evergreens spanned the rostrum and within it shone a large silver star. Beautiful department each received a box of confectionery.Presbyterian Pastors1887January 27, 1887 – There will be a special meeting of the members of the Presbyterian Church tonight at which time a delegate to the Presbytery will be chosen, and also the resignation of Reverend Bruce as pastor of the church, notice of which was given on Sunday last, will be considered. He has received a call from the Fifth Presbyterian Church of Kansas City.April 14, 1887- The Trustees of the Presbyterian Church at a meeting held last night decided to extend a call to the Reverend Mr. Wakefield to become pastor of the church.June 30, 1887-At a called meeting of the Presbyterian congregation held last Monday, Reverend E.P. Clark was unanimously elected pastor of the church. A call will at once be made out and extended to him, which he has indicated he will accept.Presbyterian Participation – 1888March 4, 1888. Andrew Jackson Sherwood, a boy of ten, who was baptized in infancy in this church, presented himself and being examined as to his knowledge of scripture and piety, he was admitted to the full communion of the church. Closed with prayer. David Wilson, Clerk.Thursday, March 8, 1888. The Presbyterian Society of Christian Endeavor met at the residence of W.E. Everson Tuesday evening and spent a few hours very pleasantly.Thursday, March 8, 1888. In addition to the communion service at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday, the solemn ordinance of Baptism was observed and eleven members were added to the church on profession of faith.Thursday, April 19, 1888. David Wilson Esq. of Union Township was chosen at the recent meeting of the Erie Presbytery at Bradford, a delegate to the General Assembly which convenes in Philadelphia on May 17th. It is a great honor, but one worthily bestowed.Thursday, April 19, 1888. On Sabbath evening next, Reverend E.P. Clark will begin a series of addresses upon the general subject of “National Perils and Christian Duty.” The first address at the Presbyterian Church will be called “The Present Crisis in Our National Destiny.”Thursday June 28, 1888. The Reformed Presbyterian Church has decided through its highest body that women may be ordained deacons. The vote was 63 to 24.Thursday, August 30, 1888. Miss Martha A. McConnell was elected Deacon in the McKeesport Reformed Presbyterian Church, but the Presbytery refused to ordain her, as there was no precedent for such action and referred the matter to the Synod. The Synod turned the question over to the committee on discipline which has reported in favor of ordaining women as Deacons.Presbyterian PastorJune 28, 1888. It will be gratifying news to the many friends of Reverend Charles Bruce, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Union City, to know that since he took charge of the church of which he is now pastor in Kansas City, that he has been eminently successful. Under his pastorate over 200 persons have been added to the church.Presbyterian Participation – 1889Thursday, April 18, 1889. The ministers and elders of the Erie Presbytery that commenced at Warren last week voted unanimously on the resolution to aid by votes, influence and encouragement the Prohibition Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.Thursday, May 2, 1889. Reverend E.P. Clark will preach next Sunday morning in the Disciple Church at Elgin.Thursday, May 9, 1889. Last Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J.R. Mulkie, a Home and Foreign Missionary Society was organized with a membership of 27. The following officers were elected: President, Miss Julia Smith; Vice-President, Delia Fausett; Secretary, Florence Clark; Recording Secretary, May Thompson; Treasurer, Mrs. Belle Everson. Mrs. Mulkie entertained the members at tea and a very pleasant and profitable time was had. The regular meetings are on the first and third Friday evenings of each month at Gray Chapel.Thursday, May 30, 1889. No good housekeeper should attempt to get along in this day and age of the world without having a copy of the Presbyterian Cook Book at her command. It is 25 cents.Thursday, June 13, 1889. Children’s Day was appropriately observed last Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. The little ones seemed to enjoy their day very much. One of the features of the occasion was the presentation of the elegant Oxford Bible to all the children who had become eight years of age since last Children’s Day. This custom will be kept up in the church every year hereafter.Thursday, August 29, 1889. The lecture at the Presbyterian Church last evening by Timotheus Taminosian, a native of Antioch, Syria, was highly instructional and entertaining. A large audience was present.Thursday, August 29, 1889. The Department of State at Washington was informed last Tuesday of the generous gift of his majesty the King of Siam for the use of the American Presbyterian Mission of one of the royal palaces together with extensive grounds and buildings.Thursday, September 12, 1889. The United Presbyterians at their last assembly decided to submit the tobacco question as an overture to the Presbyteries. If the measure carries, no one can be licensed to preach or ordained to the eldership who uses the weed.Thursday, October 17, 1889. Reverend Dr. Read filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning and presented an excellent sermon. The Presbyterian Sunday School has decided to take a course of lessons in singing and will meet every Sunday afternoon hereafter at 3:30 for that purpose. Henry Goss will act as musical director.Thursday, December 23, 1889. The Presbyterians have issued neatly printed invitations to all the children, bidding them come to the feast that will be prepared for them in the parlors of the church on Christmas Eve afternoon and evening. A delicious supper will be served from 5 to 7 o’clock.Presbyterian PastorsThursday, June 6, 1889. Reverend A.J. Williamson of Union City has just graduated from Oberlin College. He has accepted the pastorate of a church at Clearfield, Ohio, and will assume charge at Clearfield at once.Thursday, September 26, 1889. Vashon Island Chautauqua Idea for an assembly here was presented by Reverend Richard B. Dilworth, who is sort of a Presbyterian Bishop of this region going from station to station on island and mainland in his gospel boat, seeking the “sheep that are lost.” This was in January 1885, and the Puget Sound Charter assembly was fully organized the following July.Presbyterian Participation1890Thursday, January 9, 1890. The illustrated lecture on Christian’s Fight with Appollyon and the Valley of the Shadow, will be repeated at the Presbyterian Church next Sabbath evening.Thursday, January 16, 1890. On account of the number of sick people and the unfavorable condition of the weather, the evening meetings of the Presbyterian Church were not continued as originally intended this week.Thursday, February 6, 1890. Next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock there will be a branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association organized at the Presbyterian Church. All young men in the city favorable to the project are cordially invited to be present at that time.Thursday, February 27, 1890. The Y.M.C.A. meeting at the Presbyterian Church last evening was exceedingly interesting and the attendance was good.Thursday, March 6, 1890. The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold a praise service next Sunday morning. The solemn ordinance of baptism was observed at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning and twelve new members were added to the church, three by card and nine by profession of faith.Thursday, March 13, 1890. The collection taken at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning at the Woman’s Missionary Praise Service amounted to nearly $25.00.Thursday, March 20, 1890. The trustees of the Presbyterian Church have decided to make some alternations on the interior of the building. The pulpit will be forwarded, the platform extended sufficient to admit the choir at the rear of it. The gallery which now forms a sort of alcove in the front of the archival room will be partitioned off. It is believed by this that the acoustic properties of the church will be greatly benefitted.Thursday, March 27, 1890. During the present church year the benevolent contribution of the Presbyterian Church in this city, including a box of clothing valued at $15.30, amounted to $158.02. Of this amount the ladies raised $81.53, the children $25.00, and the general collection last Sunday $58.30. Last year the total amount raised for benevolent purposes was $130.00. This is an excellent showing considering the fact that the church aside from the pastor’s salary of $1,000, and the current church expenses have also paid off a church indebtedness of over $800.00.Thursday, March 27, 1890. The Erie Presbyterian ministers and elders have been notified that the Erie Presbytery will meet this year at Titusville and continue its session three days – April 8, 9, and 10th. The question of revision of the Westminster Confession of Faith will be among the matters before the Presbyteries was requested at the last meeting of the General Assembly and the feeling has been determined in the Erie Presbytery. Majority and minority reports will be presented. The majority report is in favor of revision. That of the minority is signed by one elder and one minister – two of the oldest and most conservative members of the Presbytery.Thursday, April 24, 1890. The Wednesday evening meetings of the Presbyterian Church parlors given by the Christian Endeavor Society are becoming very interesting and the attendance is good.Thursday May 1, 1890. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church will be held at Saratoga, commencing May 15th. The question of revision of the Confession of Faith will be finally decided. Out of 133 presbyteries which have acted, 89 voted for revision, 40 against, and 4 refused to vote. There are yet 53 Presbyteries to be heard from, and a careful estimate points to the conclusion that at the close, the Presbyteries will stand about three in favor to one against revision.Thursday, July 10, 1890. Tobacco is henceforth tabooed among United Presbyterians and not only clergymen, elders, and students are prohibited from using the weed, but laymen must not indulge in it. The blow was given at a meeting of the General Assembly in Buffalo recently, and it was a knock out, straight from the shoulder, hit at tobacco.Thursday, July 24, 1890. The joint Sunday school picnic of the Baptists and Presbyterians of this city came off yesterday in Saegertown. There were 363 persons at the party and everyone had a good time. The only thing that in any way detracted from the pleasure of the occasion was the upsetting of a boat in which two ladies were seated, they both receiving quite a wetting. A slight accident also befell Reverend Dr. Read. Boat riding, swimming, playing games, etc., was indulged in by the little folks while the older ones renewed acquaintances and watched with joy the antics of the children. All arrived home at 8:20 in the evening, well pleased with the day’s festivities. The train left the Nypano Depot at 9:24 a.m., and returned at 9:24 p.m.Thursday, August 14, 1890. The Juvenile Department of the Presbyterian Sunday School will picnic next Wednesday below town on the banks of French Creek.Thursday, October 16, 1890. The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society, at their meeting held last week, chose officers for the next six months as follows:President – Reverend E.P. ClarkVice President, W.S. GeistonSecretary, Delia FausettTreasurer, Frank GlennCommittees: Lookout: Maud Mulkie, Mattie Rogers, W.S. GeistonPrayer Meeting: Sarah Rogers, May Thompson, Verne Musit.Social: W.L. Fuller, Clara Fuller, Mrs. E.P. Clark, Jenny Clark, Hattie DavisVisiting: Minnie Shreve, Gertrude Smith, Harley S. ThompsonThursday, December 4, 1890. The regular quarterly communion services will be held at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning at 11:00 o’clock. The preparatory lecture will be he held on Saturday afternoon at 2; 30.Thursday, December 4, 1890. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will be at the church parlors Friday afternoon to receive such articles as may be donated for the two missionary boxes they are preparing to send to Alabama and Virginia, the contents of which are to be distributed among the colored poor.Presbyterian Participation – 1891Thursday, January 29, 1891. The revival services at both the M.E. and Presbyterian Churches continue this week and a deep interest is being felt by those who attend.Thursday, January 29, 1891. The first Christian Endeavor Society was organized at Portland, Maine, ten years ago, February 2, 1881. An observation of the 10thanniversary will be given at the Presbyterian Endeavor Society next Sunday evening.Thursday, February 5, 1891. The Presbyterian Banner will be furnished to all. New subscribers will pay $1.15 for one year, lower than the regular subscribes price of $2.15 a year. Any person desiring to subscribe can give their names to the pastor or any member of the committee on religious literature.Thursday, February 12, 1891. At the annual meeting of the Presbyterian Church last Monday, J.S. Thompson was re-elected Trustee for three years. The Trustee’s report showed the church to be entirely free from debt and with a subscription list for the present year larger than ever before. Reverend Clark was elected as editor of the new church paper soon to be issued. The church is in a very prosperous condition.Thursday March 12, 1891. The guitar duet by Mr. Bert Titus and John Needham given last Friday night at the Presbyterian social was one of the chief features of the evening’s program. The boys never played to better advantage, and all were highly pleased with their excellent music.Presbyterian ParticipationThursday, October 15, 1891. The pastors of the Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal Churches have arranged with the Evangelist M.S. Rees of Elmira, New York, to hold a series of meetings in this place beginning on Sabbath evening, November 1. Mr. Rees is accompanied by Professor Hesler smith of New York who has charge of the singing. Mrs. Rees who is a soloist also accompanies them. The date has been chosen so as not to conflict with the meetings now in progress at the Baptist church, and in hope that the interest developed by the way be increased. It is hoped that the services may result in a general religious awakening throughout the whole community.Thursday, November 12, 1891. Most businessmen in town, including Rulaf Fuller and Fuller & Everson, closed their stores at 7:30 during the revival meetings. The meetings were held the first week in the Presbyterian Church and the second week in the Methodist. There were 50 converts all during November and over 100 seekers of new life.Thursday, December 3, 1891. Gospel meetings began five weeks ago at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Every night the churches were filled to capacity and 243 people accepted Christ. The singing by Mrs. Rees and Professor Smith united the choirs of both churches.Monday, December 7, 1891. The Gospel meetings at the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches closed Sunday. There were over 300 converts made Sunday morning. About 66 people were received into the Methodist Church and 57 into the Presbyterian Church.Thursday, December 31, 1891. The Christmas exercises at the Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve were excellent. The hearts of the little ones swelled with pride as they caught a glimpse of old Santa as he made up appearance from the chimney of the log cabin.December 5, 1891. The Session met at the call of the moderator. Present were Reverent E.P. Clark, moderator and James Shreve, C.W. Dabney, Hugh Wilson, and David Wilson, Elders. At least fifty people, including Rulaf and Clara Fuller, were received into church membership.Presbyterian PastorsThursday, January 8m 1891. The local minister’s association will hold their next meeting at the residence of Dr. Read on South Street.Thursday, January 22, 1891. Reverend William Grassie, of Cambridge, is to assist Reverend Clark in the meetings of the Presbyterian Church a part of next week.Thursday, October 22, 1891. Last Monday was the twentieth anniversary of the marriage of Reverend and Mrs. E.P. Clark. Many of their friends went to the parsonage in the evening and they had a party. Reverend and Mrs. Clark have won the highest regard of the entire town. They received many nice presents.Presbyterian Participation1892Thursday, January 14, 1892. With the great revival that has taken place here during the past few months, more than ordinary interest has been taken in church work. The result is exceedingly gratifying to all. Before the revival which began in October, membership at the Presbyterian Church was 204. Since the revival, 97 have been added, making a total of 301.Thursday, January 21, 1892. Every seat in the Presbyterian Church was filled last Friday evening for the reception given by Reverend and Mrs. M.S. Rees and Professor Hesler Smith. After a short song service, Reverend Rees spoke briefly and was followed by about seventy testimonies given by young converts. Then followed a general visit and social time for an hour or more in which all heartily joined. Reverend and Mrs. Rees and Professor Smith have won a warm place in the hearts of our people and will always be welcome visitors in our city.Thursday, February 11, 1892. At the annual meeting of the Presbyterian Church and congregation held last Monday, Rulaf Fuller and A.G. Sweet were elected Trustees for three years, and J.C. McLean was elected Auditor. The Trustees report showed the church finances to be in good shape.Thursday, February 18, 1892. Dr. A.C. Sherwood, Jas. S. Thompson, and John R. Mulkie were unanimously elected ruling elders in the Presbyterian Church last Sunday.Thursday, February 18, 1892. Next Sunday Reverend E.P. Clark will begin a series of four special Sunday night services. They will be better known as “Four Evenings with Hymn Writers.” The subject for next Sunday evening will be “Charles Wesley.” The service will consist of a brief biography of Charles Wesley, singing, and a responsive reading, the introduction of four or five of the author’s most widely known hymns, and a brief outline of the cause which prompted the writing of each hymn. These services will be both highly instructive and entertaining. A general invitation to all the people of Union City is cordially given to be present.Thursday, March 31, 1892. The annual meeting of the Erie Presbytery will be held in Erie, opening on the 12thof April and continuing three days. The Presbytery is composed of the pastor and one elder from each Presbyterian Church in the counties of Crawford, Erie, Mercer, Venango, and Warren, making a membership of about 120. J.S. Thompson will attend with Reverend E.P. Clark as delegates from the Union City Presbyterian Church.April 7, 1892. The regular monthly meeting of the Session was held in the lecture room of the church. Present were Reverend E.P. Clark, moderator and Elders E.I. Hall, James Shreve, David Wilson, C.W. Dabney, James Thompson, and A.C. Sherwood. Elder Hall opened with prayer.David Wilson resigned his office as Clerk of Session. The resignation was accepted with regret that the infirmities of age render the resignation necessary. The Session expressed its sense of obligation to Elder David Wilson for his long and faithful service as its clerk, extending over a period of 38 years.Elder A.C. Sherwood was chosen Clerk of Session to succeed David Wilson.Thursday, April 14, 1892. The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor, connected with the Presbyterian Church, at a business meeting last Monday night elected the following officers and committees for the ensuing year:President Professor T.M. MorrisonVice-President Marshal LyonSecretary Miss Carrie WheelerTreasurer Roy MulkieLookout Committee Maud Mulkie, Mattie Rogers, Charles BlanchardPrayer Meeting Committee Mrs. L.A. Clark, Will Fuller, Adella FausettSocial Committee Sarah Rogers, Morton Clark, Lizzie McLean, Will Gillett, Clara Fuller and Mrs. Alta WatersThursday, April 14, 1892. The Erie Presbytery now in session at Erie is composed of 53 ministers, 66 churches, and had a membership last year of 9,476. There has been a good increase during the past year.Thursday, May 5, 1892. The Presbyterian Sunday School last Sunday morning elected officers for the ensuing year as follows:Superintendent: T.M. MorrisonAssistant: J.C. McLeanSuperintendent Primary Department: Miss Maud MulkieAssistant: Miss Gertrude BoydSecretary: Marshal A. LyonTreasurer: W.F. OldburgLibrarian: Miss Clara FullerPrimary Department: Miss Lulu SweetChorister: Professor Henry GossJuly 17, 1892. Session met at 10:30 a.m. Present were Reverend E.P. Clark, moderator and Elders E.I. Hall, C.W. Dabney, and A.C. Sherwood. Will Titus appeared before the Session and confessed that he had recently been guilty of unchristian conduct, viz. intoxication and dealing in games of chance, but wished to be forgiven, and was trying by aid of prayer and God’s help to do better.Thursday, July 28, 1892. The Trustees of the Presbyterian Church have concluded to erect a new parsonage yet this fall on the corner of Third Avenue and South Street. They desire to sell the building on the premises and have it removed as speedily as possible. Parties interested will inquire of J.S. Thompson.Presbyterian ProfileMr. Arthur F. Young, of the Times’ Force, and Miss Clara Fuller Married YesterdayThursday, August 25, 1892. Yesterday at high noon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Rulaf Fuller, on West High Street in Union City, Mr. Arthur F. Young and Miss Clara E. Fuller were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Reverend E.P. Clark of the Presbyterian Church in the presence of the immediate relatives of the two contracting parties tougher with the attaches of The times office. At promptly 12 o’clock, Mrs. A.L. Main began playing the wedding march and preceded by the little misses Gracie Main and Ruth King, who acted as maids of honor, the happy couple entered the parlor and took their places under a canopy of flowers which had been tastefully arranged. A large and beautiful floral horse shoe hung immediately over their heads.Reverend Clark then stepped forward and proceeded with a most beautiful and touching wedding ceremony pronouncing them man and wife. Congratulations followed, after which a most sumptuous dinner was discussed, and to this part all did equal justice. After dinner, an hour or so was spent in social intercourse, until 3 o’clock p.m. when all went to the P & E Depot, where Mr. and Mrs. Young took the train for a trip to Cleveland, Detroit, and other points West, several of the party accompanying them as far as Waterford and Erie.They were recipients of a large number of present that were beautiful as well as useful, which they fully appreciated, and also will cherish with fond recollections of the donors.Mr. Young is an excellent young man, who has a host of friends. We speak of him thus with more than ordinary interest, as he has been in our employ for the past ten years and therefore seems like one of our own family. We have always found him trustworthy, industrious and kind, ever watchful of our own interests equally with his own, and now, as in the past, he has our fervent wish for prosperity and happiness.Miss Clara Fuller is one of our best known young ladies, possessing all those pleasing characteristics which endear her to all with whom she makes an acquaintance, and her friends are legion.They will be at home to their friends after October 1st.1892Thursday, August 25, 1892. The Trustees of the Presbyterian Church advertise this week for bids for the construction of a new parsonage. Their purpose is to let the contract and get the work underway at the earliest day practicable that the building may e enclosed before winter and finished before spring. The drawings may be seen at J.S. Thompson’s store. Contractors will call upon or address him.Thursday August 25, 1892. This evening at the Presbyterian Church, a lecture on Persia will be given by a native of that country, Mr. Yonan Y. Auraham. He will present various phases of Persian customs and manner of living, religious ceremonies, conduct of schools, mission work, etc., illustrated with both Persian and Kurdish costume. Mr. A is a student in the Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny City, preparing himself for Christian work among his fellow countrymen, No charge for admission will be made, but a collection will be taken for his benefit.Thursday, December 8, 1892. Reverend J. Henry House of Samokoo, Bulgaria, a missionary in that country for the past 20 years, will given an account of his work among that interesting people next Sabbath morning at the Presbyterian Church. Mr. House is a classmate of the pastor, indeed, for two years in the seminary they were chums. Reverend House is home on furlough and living in Painesville, Ohio, For eight or nine years past, Reverend House has headed the training school, an institution with both scientific and theological courses of study. He will probably preach in the M.E. Church in the evening at the Union Service.Thursday, December 15, 1892. Next Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church, the life of Christ will be exhibited in 60 large and handsome stereopticon views, followed by a series of 15 views illustrative of the hymn, “Rock of Ages.” The views are given by William M. Hull Company of Hillsdale, Michigan. There will be a free will offering at the door.Thursday, December 15, 1892. The Trustees of the Presbyterian Church have recently purchased a pipe organ for the church and this is now being built at the factory in Erie. This instrument is to be a fine one, and will add very much to the musical part of the service there.December 18, 1892. The Session met at the church chapel at 10:30 a.m. Present were Reverend E.P. Clark, the moderator and Elders E.I. Hall, C.W. Dabney, J.R. Mulkie, and A.C. Sherwood. Mrs. Lois M. Clark, Charles Dunbar, Mrs. Linda Dunbar, his wife, Ebenezer B. Mackey, Comer Henry Fuller, and Gilbert B. Tourtelotte, were admitted to the sealing ordinance of baptism.Presbyterian PastorThursday, February 11, 1892. Reverend E.P. Clark accompanied by his little daughter, Marion, left on a train last Sunday night for a few days visit with his brother and other friends at Indianapolis, Indiana.Thursday, July 21, 1892. Next Sunday will be the fifth anniversary of Reverend E.P. Clark’s pastorate of the Presbyterian Church in Union City. In these years many changes have taken place in the congregation. Reverend Clark will give a review of the events covering the time in his sermon Sunday morning. This will be of great interest to all, and therefore, every member of the church and congregation should be present.Thursday, August 25, 1892. Mrs. Reverend E.P. Clark furnishes us with the following cure for felon, which is not only simple but effective. Several persons in town have tried it successfully within a few days. The method is as follows: Take the bark of red elder root, steep it into a strong tea, mix corn meal into it, and apply as a poultice. The felon will open and begin to discharge in about twelve hours.Presbyterian Participation1893Thursday, January 5, 1893. Electric lights are being installed in the Presbyterian Church.Thursday, January 19, 1893. The choir connected with the Presbyterian Church has arranged to give a vocalion recital in the church on Friday, January 27, 1893. Professor Cordingly of Boston will play four solos. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.Thursday, January 26, 1893. A new vocalion was just put into the Presbyterian Church. The concert given with it netted $40.00.May 4, 1893. The regular monthly meeting of the Session was held in the chapel. Reverend E.P. Clark moderator and Elders E.I. Hall, J.S. Thompson, Hugh Wilson, James Shreve, and A.C. Sherwood were present.The Moderator and the Elders discussed the general welfare of the church. Elder James Shreve stated that he was aware of a dissatisfaction in the church and congregation towards the pastor, Reverend E.P. Clark. The pastor requested that the Session go with him one at a time and make a personal canvass of the church and congregation relative to the alleged feeling of dissatisfaction. The Session agreed to go.Thursday, August 3, 1893. The picnic held in R.R. Lewis’ orchard last Friday by the Primary Sunday School of the Presbyterian Church was a very pleasant affair. The little ones enjoyed themselves hugely. Mrs. N.S. Waters, the Superintendent, and Mrs. J.S. Thompson, Assistant, were untiring in their efforts to make the little ones happy.Thursday, August 22, 1893. Reverend E.P. Clark married William Jackson and Mrs. Etta Saunders.Sunday, September 17, 1893. Electric lights were used for the first time in the Presbyterian Church.Thursday, September 28, 1893. A great improvement has been made about the Presbyterian Church parsonage by cutting out and trimming up the shade trees and grading the lawn.Thursday, November 16, 1893. Reverend and Mrs. E.P. Clark having got nicely settled in the new parsonage, they on Monday night last held an informal reception from six o’clock until ten, during which time a large number of friends and neighbors called, paid their respects, and inspected the new parsonage which all pronounced very pleasant and commodious indeed.Presbyterian Pastors1893Thursday, November 16, 1893. Reverend Richard B. Dilworth, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Union City, has been for some time past the pastor of a church at St. Astoria, Oregon. He has recently been promoted as it were. In that section of the country it seems that each Presbytery elects some person to go throughout its boundaries and have an oversight over the Sunday schools, organize new ones, etc. The Synod also selects a man to have an oversight over the various Presbyteries, to organize their work, hold Sunday School Institutes, etc.The last meeting of the Oregon Synod, which met in October, elected Mr. Dilworth to the position of Synodical S.S. missionary, whereupon he resigned his pastorate and has entered upon his work. His field of labor will be the State of Oregon and a portion of Washington.His many friends in Union City will be pleased to learn of his good fortune in serving the place, as there is a very good salary attached to the position, and all know Mr. Dilworth is well fitted for Institute work.Thursday, November 30, 1893. Reverend J.M. Gillette, a former pastor of the Union City Presbyterian Church, died at his home in Kane, Pa.Thursday, December 28, 1893. Reverend E.P. Clark and family spent Christmas Day with Mrs. Clark’s sister at Kennedy, New York, where there was a family reunion held.Presbyterian ProfileThursday, July 6, 1893. Reverend F.E. Clark, the founder and president of the Christian Endeavor Society, is in New York after circumscribing the globe since April 1892, and traveling 40,000 miles of which 25,000 were on road in the interest of Christian Endeavor. He has made speeches to societies everywhere. He says that there are now 26,000 societies having an aggregate membership of 1,625,000. All but 3,000 of the societies are in America.Thursday, October 5, 1893. There are 3,000 Christian Endeavor Societies in Pennsylvania. The Synod of Pennsylvania of the Presbyterian Church has a combined membership of over 180,000 and is the largest Synod in this respect in the Presbyterian Church.Presbyterian Participation1894Thursday, February 8, 1894. At the annual meeting of the Presbyterian Church held last Monday, J.S. Thompson was elected Trustee for three years.Thursday, March 1, 1894. Reverend Clark’s Pastorate ended. Reverend E.P. Clark who has been pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Union City for the past six years has received and accepted a call from the Presbyterian Church of South Lyon, Michigan, and will commence his labors there on Sunday next. He delivered his farewell sermon to the congregation in Union City last Sunday morning.Mr. Clark and his family during their stay here have been zealous workers and have won the confidence, care and esteem, not only of their own church people, but of our citizens in general. Everyone wishes them success and happiness in their new field of labor. They will leave this afternoon for their new home in the West.Thursday, March 15, 1894. There will be regular services in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning and evening. Sunday School will immediately follow the morning services. Reverend Charles R. Hunt, Ph.D. of Keota, Iowa, will preach. He will also remain and fill the pulpit again on the following Sunday.Thursday, April 5, 1894. At a congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church held in Gray Chapel last Monday night, a unanimous call was extended to Reverend Charles R. Hunt, Ph.D. of Keota, Iowa, to become the pastor of the church. The call has been forwarded and the members of the church hope he will accept.Thursday, April 12, 1894. Reverend Charles R. Hunt, Ph.D., has signified his purpose of accepting the call to the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church of Union City. He will move his family here the last of April. There will be regular services next Sunday morning and evening in the Presbyterian Church and all members of the church and congregation are requested to be present. Reverend A.J. Williamson of Ohio, formerly of Union City, will fill the pulpit.Thursday, September 20, 1894. The social given by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church last Friday night was a delightful affair and all present enjoyed themselves hugely. The Japanese ladies with the chop sticks, tea and rice, were the leading attractions and much merriment was occasioned by their peculiar fashion. The ladies took in nearly $23.00.Thursday, September 27, 1894. Presbyterian Market Saturday. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will conduct a market in the Lyon Block next Saturday from 11 o’clock a.m. until all is old. Come and buy your Sunday dinner. The following articles will be on sale: Yeast, brown, and salt rising bread, apple and pumpkin pies, cakes of different kinds, cookies, white and ginger doughnuts, potato salad, boiled ham, omelet, boiled tongue, chicken, tapioca puddings, Boston baked beans, Dutch cheese. The ladies will please have all articles contributed there by 10:30. Everything must be in by one o’clock.Thursday, October 4, 1894. On tomorrow, Friday evening, the Reading Club will meet at the Presbyterian parsonage. Professor U.G. Smith will read an interesting and instructive essay on “The Kinds of Religion,” after which the “Religions of the World,” will be discussed by those present.Thursday, October 11, 1894. On Sunday evening next there will be an interesting music service at the Presbyterian Church, at which time the choir will use both the vocalion and piano and they will be assisted by Bartholme Brothers full orchestra. This service will be interesting and a cordial invitation is extended to all.Thursday, October 18, 1894. The choir at the Presbyterian Church will be assisted each Sunday evening hereafter by the Bartholme Brothers full orchestra. This will be a valued acquisition to the Sunday evening service in that church.Thursday, November 8, 1894. The district Christian Endeavor Convention now in session at the Presbyterian Church in Union City will be done tonight. The attendance of the delegates is good and the exercises are of a specially interesting character. Everyone should attend tonight.Thursday, November 15, 1894. About fifty new books have this week been added to the Presbyterian Sunday School Library.Thursday, November 8, 1894. The Presbyterian Church has secured a new set of hymnals, the new Landes Domini. It is a very handsome book and contains scripture selections to be used as responsive readings in the church service. The Century Company of which they were purchased printed in gilt letters the name of each person subscribing for a book on the outside of the front cover. The books are in the care of J.S. Thompson.Presbyterian PastorsThursday, August 23, 1894. Reverend Dr. Hunt on next Sunday morning will take for the subject of his sermon, “The Rest Day.” It will be divided into three parts. First: What it is to the world, especially to the wage worker. Second: The forces arrayed against it and Third: the proper attitude for all classes relative to this institution. We hope the Doctor will give a clear and fair presentation of this great subject. The factory men are especially invited to attend.Thursday, October 18, 1894. Dr. C.R. Hunt went to York, Pennsylvania, last Tuesday to attend the state Christian Endeavor Convention being held there as a delegate from the Presbyterian Endeavor Society in Union City. On Sunday next he will for the evening service give a report of the convention and a history of the growth of the Endeavor Society.Thursday, October 18, 1894. Reverend E.P. Clark of South Lyon, Michigan, came here last Tuesday to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. William Dunmeyer. He returned home yesterday.Thursday, November 1, 1894. At the Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening there will be a special service. The church membership roll will be called and the pastor, Dr. Hunt, would be very much gratified if every member could be present and respond to their name. The choir will be assisted by the orchestra as usual.December 8, 1894. Mrs. Charles R. Hunt presented a membership letter from the Presbyterian Church in Koeta, Iowa. It was accepted at the Session meeting.Presbyterian Participation1895Thursday, February 7, 1895. Dr. C.H. Hunt of the Presbyterian Church is holding a series of evening meetings at the school house on Kimball Hill.Thursday, March 5, 1895. Dr. Charles H. Hunt, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Union City, is conducting a series of revival meetings at North Warren.Thursday, March 28, 1895. Dr. C.H. Hunt has a good harness and buggy he will sell at a bargain to anyone wishing to buy.Presbyterian ProfileThursday, April 18, 1895. W.H. Gillett and Miss Blanche Clough Married Last Evening – A Quiet AffairA quiet though a delightfully pleasant home wedding occurred last evening at the home of Mr. L.S. Clough in Union City at which time W.H. Gillett and Miss Blanche Clough, both of Union City, were married.The house was tastefully decorated for the event with choice cut flowers, presenting a very neat and attractive appearance. There were present to witness the nuptial vows, about forty of the members of the family with a few special friends.At eight o’clock, Mr. Gillett and Miss Clough entered the parlor to the sweet strains of a wedding march played by Ruth Ayer of Columbus, Pa., and standing in the bay window were there united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Dr. Charles R. Hunt, of the Presbyterian Church, in a short, though pleasant ceremony and were then introduced to the guests as Mr. and Mrs. Gillett.A few moments were devoted to hearty congratulations and best wishes for the health, happiness, and success of the happy couple after which an elegant supper was pleasantly discussed, followed by an hour or more of pleasant social intercourse.The bride wore a handsome ivory white brocaded satin gown with pearl trimmings, a long brides veil draped with lilies of the valley, and a beautiful necklace of the same and carried in her hand a bouquet of brides roses, while the groom was faultlessly attired in evening dress.Numerous and beautiful gifts attested the esteem in which these young people are held by their many friends.At a late hour, Mr. and Mrs. Gillett were escorted to their new home on Atlantic Street which had previously been furnished throughout, ready for their coming, and here they are now pleasantly located where they are “at home” to their friends.1895Thursday, May 30, 1895. The Presbyterian General Assembly at Pittsburgh this week voted almost unanimously against the use of individual communion cups, and urged churches not to adopt them.Thursday, June 13, 1895. There was a union service at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening at which time Mrs. H.M. Gamble, of Mt. Morris, New York, delivered an interesting and instructive sermon on the temperance question.Thursday, July 4, 1895. The members of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church met at the parsonage Tuesday evening and elected officers for the ensuing term as follows:President: W.L. FullerSecretary: Mrs. Alta WatersVice Presidents” J.E. Beebe, Sarah RogersTreasurer: Miss Mary EdwardsThursday, August 1, 1895. It is estimated that at least 4,000 delegates and 6,000 friends and well wishers will be in attendance at the Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Convention to be held in Erie on August 22 to 25. The Junior Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church of this city has been requested to furnish three numbers of the program on Junior Day.Thursday, August 1, 1895. The Union service held in the park last Sunday evening was a decided success. The seats were well filled. People drove up in carriages. Others stood on the walk. Bicycles and baby carriages brought still others. The services began promptly at seven o’clock. Dr. Thompson, State Superintendent of the Children’s Home Society presented an able sermon and the service closed promptly at eight o’clock.A committee has been appointed to attend to the singing books. They invite you to bring your gospel hymns and hope next Sunday evening to be able to furnish books to all who have more.The lady members of the several choirs are invited to take seats on the platform. A choir of 50 voices and an orchestra of 15 pieces is wanted. Come early next Sunday evening to enjoy a service of song. Reverend C. Shreve will preach the sermon. If stormy, the service will be held in the U.B. Church.Thursday, October 31, 1895. The Presbyterians at their Synod in Butler a few days ago had quite a spirited debate over the use of unfermented wine in communion. It resulted in the adoption of a clause allowing its use by those desiring to use a non-alcoholic article.Monday, December 3, 1895. The Thanksgiving Union service at the Baptists Church was unusually well attended. The church was full. The sermon delivered by Reverend A.J. Herries of the Presbyterian Church was well received. It was replete with timely suggestions, was interesting, highly instructive. All who attended were well paid, indeed, for their time and trouble.Thursday, December 19, 1895. The attendance at the Presbyterian Church has been unusually large in the past few weeks, especially in the evening services. The seats have been nearly filled each night. Reverend Herries is certainly preaching some very excellent sermons.Monday, December 23, 1895. David Wilson died. Reverend Herries conducted his funeral.Presbyterian Pastors1895Thursday, February 14, 1895. On Sunday evening next, Dr. Charles R. Hunt will commence a series of Sunday evening sermons at the Presbyterian Church on “The Old book on Trial,” and how it has withstood the attacks of infidelity with dates and proof to strengthen our faith in the surety and glory of its revelations.Thursday, April 18, 1895. Mrs. Reverend C.R. Hunt is in Erie this week attending a meeting of the District Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society as a delegate from the local society of the Union City Presbyterian Church.Thursday, November 7, 1895. Reverend A.J. Herries of Illinois, has been engaged to supply the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church until next April and will assume his duties as pastor at the church next Sunday. Reverend Herries is a comparatively young man, and comes highly endorsed as an able minister and a good pastor. Every member of the church should try to be present to welcome him next Sunday.November 11, 1895. Reverend Charles Hunt resigned effective November 1, 1895. It was moved and carried that Reverend A.J. Herries be invited to supply the pulpit until the spring meeting of the Presbytery.Presbyterian Participation1896January 21, 1896. A congregational meeting assembled. Reverend A.J. Herries was called at a salary of $1,500 per year with the use of the parsonage and one month’s vacation. The motion was carried unanimously.January 9, 1896. There was a reception given at the church parlors last Friday evening by the members of the Presbyterian Church and congregation to Reverend and Mrs. A.J. Herries, and notwithstanding the severe storm that prevailed, there was goodly number present. Everyone had a delightful time. Miss Helen Martin of Sugar Grove, New York, who is an elocutionist of rare qualifications, gave several readings. Light refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed.Thursday,, January 16, 1896.On Tuesday evening next, the members of the Presbyterian Church and congregation will hold a congregational meeting in the church for the purpose of considering the matter of calling a pastor. Reverend Mr. Stevenson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Titusville, will be present and deliver a sermon, after which he will call a moderator of the meeting. Every member of the church should be present.Thursday, February 27, 1896. W.L. Fuller will lead the Christian Endeavor meeting at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening. The subject is “What is Involved in Loyalty to Christ?”April 25, 1896. Reverend A.J. Herries was installed as pastor of the Union City Presbyterian Church.Thursday, May 14,, 1896. Reverend A.J. Herries and C.B. Geer went out last Saturday on a fishing expedition and were quite successful in the catch.June 6, 1896. Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Fuller presented their infant son George Rulaf Fuller for baptism. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young presented their infant daughter Belle Jennette Young for baptism.Thursday, June 18, 1896. Reverend A.J. Herries will go to Waterford next Sunday afternoon where he will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the academy graduates.Thursday, July 2, 1896. At the morning service of the Presbyterian Church last Sunday, $260.00 was raised to put a new roof on the church and to paint the parsonage.July 8, 1896. The Session moved for the Trustees to authorize expenses and one of them was $15.00 for new books for the choir. They authorized purchasing 10 copies of the Primary Hymnal and one copy of the Commandments in cloth.Thursday, July, 9, 1896. The Presbyterian ladies have decided to fresco and otherwise improve the interior of their church.Thursday, July 23, 1896. After Sunday there will be no services in the Presbyterian Church until the first Sunday in September. During that time the interior of the church will be greatly beautified by having the walls and ceiling frescoed and the woodwork newly varnished.Thursday, July 23, 1896. At the morning service last Sunday, Reverend Herries raised about $150 with which to beautify the interior of the Presbyterian Church.November 8, 1896. Reverend A.J. Herries conducted his first service in the Presbyterian Church as its pastor.Thursday, November 26, 1896. Reverend and Mrs. A.J. Herries returned to the parsonage from prayer meeting and discovered the parsonage filled with young people of the church who had come to pay their respects and enjoy a social evening. The young people were made royally welcome. The ladies of the church prepared a lunch.Thursday, December 10, 1896. The young ladies choir at the Presbyterian Church is progressing finely. Last Sunday night for the first time they sang an anthem and rendered it in a very pleasing manner.Thursday, December 31, 1896. There will be services every evening next week in the Presbyterian Church, it being a week of prayer. All members of the church should arrange to attend all these services.Presbyterian Pastors1896Thursday, April 9, 1896. Reverend A.J. Herries announced to his congregation last Sunday morning that he had decided to accept the call extended to him some weeks ago.Thursday, April 23, 1896. Reverend Herries will be installed as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Union on April 28th.Thursday, October 1, 1896. Mrs. W.O. Black entertained a company of her lady friends last Saturday afternoon, the tea being given in honor of her sister, Miss Kate Black and also Mrs. Reverend R.B. Dilworth.Thursday, June 11, 1896. Reverend R.B. Dilworth, who now resides out on the Pacific slope, arrived in Union City last evening and will remain until next Monday morning calling on his many friends. He was pastor of the Union City Presbyterian Church for ten years. He will preach in the church next Sunday evening. Everyone is invited.Thursday, June 18, 1896. Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Thompson held a reception at their home last Friday evening for Reverend R.B. Dilworth. A large number of his warm personal friends gathered and everyone had a pleasant time.February 1, 1897. The Trustees of the Presbyterian Church submitted the following financial statement which was adopted.Cash on hand as of February 1, 1896 $7.69Received during the fiscal year to February 1, 1897 2,470.08Total 2,487.77DisbursementsPaid pastor’s salary 1,416.66Parsonage 571.34Janitor 100.25Fuel & Lights 96.29Taxes 30.17Foreign Missions 36.14All Debt 112.50Postage 1.17Total 2,364.52Subscriptions unpaid to date 147.77Total 321.02Bills Payable 388.30Deficiency 67.28Thursday, February 4, 1897. At a largely attended congregational meeting held in the Presbyterian Church last Monday evening, Mr. Walter L. Mitchell was elected Trustee for three years and Mr. W.f. Olburg and Dr. W.J. Humphrey Trustees for two years. The congregation voted to pay not less than one third of the indebtedness of the church during the coming year.Thursday, March 18, 1897. The report of the Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church covering the past twenty five years shows that the receipts of the board have been $13,805,782.25, over half a million dollars a year. Its working force has advanced from 1,232 missionaries in 1871 to 2,122 missionaries, including missionary teachers in 1895. Through its agency 3,414 churches have been organized and 340,229 persons have been added to the church.Thursday, May 6, 1897. The Session resolved to extend Mr. A.G. Sweet, the present chorister and all the singers, sincere thanks for their efficient and untiring services. It was also moved and carried that a music committee of the following be appointed: W.L. Mitchell, George Warden, W.L. Fuller, and Mrs. A.L. Main. The committee was instructed to secure the services of a chorister and such singers as may be necessary for edifying worship in the public service of the church.Thursday, July 1, 1897. The officers and members of the Presbyterian Church are congratulating themselves that the debt of about $1,700 which has been hanging over them for some time has been entirely wiped out, and the society today does not owe a single cent. The pastor, Reverend A.J. Herries, in conjunction with the Trustees, has worked earnestly for the accomplishment of this much desired objective and feels highly gratified over the result.Thursday, July 8, 1897. Reverend Joseph Read will fill the pulpit until September because Reverend Herries is on vacation.Thursday, August 12, 1897. Reverend E.P. Clark of South Lyon, Michigan, will fill the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church for the next two weeks.Presbyterian Pastors1897Thursday, April 22, 1897. We learn from those who were present at the meeting of the Presbytery in Warren last week that the opening sermon on Tuesday evening, delivered by Reverend A.J. Herries of Union City, was considered by the ministers and delegates as one of the best ever given before that body.Presbyterian Participation1898Thursday, January 20, 1898. Mr. A. Bartholme will assist with his cornet in the praise service at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening. There will also be a quartet singing. All are invited.Presbyterian ProfileThursday, March 3, 1898Why Men Fall Asleep in ChurchThe reason that a man shuts his eyes in church is that it is useless to try to see a minister through wings, feathers, high hats and big sleeves, and not being interested in fashions, he shuts his eyes and listens. If he falls asleep, it is because the church is over-heated, or the effect of feathers, ribbons, etc., lull him into dreamland. Why don’t the ladies remove their hats when seated in church and thus show some regard for those who are sitting behind them?Thursday, March 31, 1898. At the last meeting of the Session of the Presbyterian Church, the following persons were appointed officers of the Sunday School for the following year:Superintendent - F.E. McLeanAssistant Superintendent – W.L. FullerSuperintendent Primary Department – Mrs. D.A. WrightAssistant – Miss Alice Coleman, Adelia Fauset, Sarah RogersSecretary and Treasurer – Comer B. FullerChorister – W.F. OlbergLibrarian – Miss Mary EdwardsOrganist – Miss Mamie BoleThe officers will resume their duties next Sunday.Thursday, April 28, 1898. Miss Wilson, missionary to Lakawn, Laos, addressed the Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church at the meeting last Tuesday afternoon. Her talk was called, “The Land of the White Elephant.”Thursday, August 18, 1898. Coleman’s Band went up to the Presbyterian parsonage last Thursday night and being comfortably seated on the spacious verandah there, rendered several of their very best selections, much to the pleasure of all who listened.Thursday, November 17, 1898. The sermon delivered by Reverend A.J. Herries on Sunday morning last was one of the best he has given his people since becoming their pastor. It was the third anniversary of the pastorate of the church, and a brief review of the good work accomplished was inspiring. In that time forty one members have been added to the church, a large debt entirely wiped out, the church building has been repaired, and over $500.00 has been raised for beneficent purposes. In all there has been raised and disbursed in that time nearly $10,000.Presbyterian ProfileWar MonumentThursday, November 24, 1898. In response to a general call of the monument committee that memorial services be held in the various churches throughout the land on Sunday, November 27 in honor of the fallen heroes in the Spanish American War, arrangements have been made and an appropriate program arranged for such a service to be held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday night next. A special invitation was extended to John W. McLane Post, No. 102, G.A.R., as well as the Women’s Relief Corps to attend and both have accepted and will be present to participate in the exercises. The program as arranged is:ProgramHymn “Marching to Glory” ChoirScripture Lesson and PrayerHymn “Victory Through Grace” ChoirReading “Our Nation’s Dead” Miss Maud SwiftSolo “Lost in the Maine” Mrs. L.W. MathiasReading “For the Soldiers” Miss Evelyne NilesRecitation “Carte de Visite” Jessie McClintockSolo “Just Before the Battle” George J. WardenRecitation “The Peace Hymn of the Republic” Miss Ethel HunterAddress Reverend A.J. HerriesOfferingChorus “America”BenedictionOne of the objects of these memorial services is to raise a fund for the erection of a monument in honor of the men who have sacrificed their lives to this war. Already New York alone has given $100,000 to the fund.The services will commence on Sunday night at 7:30 and it is hoped the church will be filled and let all who go to be prepared to add a small share toward so worthy an object.November 3, 1898. The music committee of the Presbyterian Church resigned and left the arrangement of music with the pastor.Presbyterian Pastors1898Thursday, June 23, 1898. Reverend A.J. Herries was called to Weedsport, New York, this morning by a telegram announcing the dangerous illness of his mother, and may be absent over the Sabbath. Members of his congregation will notice that unless the bell rings for choir practice Saturday evening, there will be no preaching service Sunday. Sunday School services will be held at the usual hour.Thursday, June 23, 1898. Reverend R.B. Dilworth is now engaged in missionary work, a work he is peculiarly fitted for, and is at present at Fort Dodge, Kansas, and will remain in that vicinity during the summer.Presbyterian Participation1899Thursday, January 5, 1899. At the Presbyterian Church there will be the usual services on Sunday next. In the morning Reverend A.J. Herries will take for his subject, “God’s Address to the Careless.” The evening subject will be “The Rock of Ages.” Evening music will be a song service by the congregation. Mrs. Mathias and Mrs. Beebe will sing a duet entitled “Hear Our Prayer.”Thursday, march 2, 1899. The Busy Bee’s Presbyterian Sunday School Class met last Saturday afternoon with their teacher, Mrs. Martin, at her home at Fourth Avenue. They enjoyed a very pleasant time.Thursday, March 9, 1899. Aside from paying all running expenses, the Presbyterian Sunday School has contributed $2,500 to the missionary boards of the church the last year.April 3, 1899. The annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church was held tonight, Monday night. The Trustees reported that the furnace is in need of repairs and that the woodwork of the meeting room needs painting. After consideration it was moved and seconded that the maximum expense for the coming year be limited to $25.00 and the Trustees were instructed to make the necessary repairs.Mr. C.N. McLean and W.F. Olberg were chosen Trustees for three years, and Mr. Frank Fields was chosen as janitor. The Trustees at once organized by electing Mr. R. Fuller, President; W.F. Olberg, Secretary; and Lee Wilson, Treasurer. The report of the officers shows that the church is in excellent financial condition.Thursday, August 3, 1899. One of the oldest members of the church, Andrew Thompson, died.Thursday, August 10, 1899. The Trustees of the Presbyterian Church are having some needed repairs put on the church building at present.Thursday, August 17, 1899. The Trustees are having the Presbyterian Church painted this week and Mr. McLean and Mr. Sherwood are the artists. It will materially improve the looks of the church.Thursday, November 27, 1899. The ladies of the Presbyterian Home Missionary Society met at the home of the President, Mrs. A.C. Sherwood, last Friday afternoon and packed boxes for shipment to a home mission school in the South.Thursday, November 27, 1899. Miss Daisy Sherwood in a letter home, says that she likes her work in the Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia very much. This hospital is one of the best in the country, representing in property value more than $800,000 and in endorsements more than $1,250,000. Its buildings cover nearly three acres of land with an out of town farm of 53 acres. Last year, 1,895 patients were treated in the wards and 6,208 in its outpatient department. Its free beds now number 64. Patients of all creeds are treated without discrimination. Last year 573 were Presbyterians and 465 Roman Catholics. Connected with the hospital is a training school and home missions.Thursday, December 7, 1899. Reverend A.J. Herries of the Presbyterian Church organized a Bible class in the church parlors last Monday evening. The course will extend over nine weeks. The subject of study will be “The Life of Christ.”Presbyterian Pastors1899Thursday, August 17, 1899. Dr. James F. Read will fill the pulpit in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning in the absence of the regular pastor Reverend A.J. Herries. Dr. Read is a man about 90 years of age. He is remarkably well preserved and can yet preach a logical and forceful sermon. All should go and hear him.Thursday, October 19, 1899. Reverend James S. Kittell, pastor of the Methodist Church at Elgin, will occupy the pulpit in the Presbyterian Church in Union City next Sunday morning and evening, having exchanged pulpits for the day with Reverend A.J. Herries. Mrs. Elizabeth Skittell will sing two solos, “Trusting in Three,” and “My Redeemer and My Lord.”Thursday, October 26, 1899. Reverend C.R. Hunt, a former pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this city, is delivering a course of five lectures on the “Incomparable Utterances of the Man of Galilee Upon Five Great Questions” at the church in Eldora, Iowa, of which he is pastor.Monday, December 11, 1899. Reverend E.P. Clark, formerly pastor of the Union City Presbyterian Church, is building a new church at South Lyon, Michigan. Presbyterian Participation- 1900Thursday, January 25, 1900. At the Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening the music will be in the hands of the Young People’s Society. Miss Grace Main and Mr. J.W. Middleton will play a duet. Miss Inez Chapman will sing “The Singer and the Song.” Miss Grace Main and Mr. Charles Olson with the violin and Miss Jennette Bissell with the guitar will also accompany the song service.Thursday, March 1, 1900. Services in the Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning and evening were held in the parlors, the church not being comfortable on account of the extremely cold weather.The Presbyterian BannerThe Presbyterian BannerThree months for 25 centsMuch improved, the Chronicle and comment department of two pages tells the world during the week immediately pat and is invaluable. Contributed articles give the reader the best thought of the leaders in the Presbyterian Church.Presbyterian BannerBanner Publishing CompanyPittsburgh, Pa.April 9, 1900. The members of the Presbyterian Church held their congregational meeting. It was moved by A.G. Sweet and seconded by C.M. McLean that the congregation now proceed to elect three classes of elders, two for one year, two for two years and two for three years. The motion was carried. As a result of the election, J.S. Thompson and James Shreve were elected for 3 years. J.R. Mulkie and A.C. Sherwood were elected for two years and J.E. Bebee and D.H. Wright for one year.Thursday, April 12, 1900. The Erie Presbytery I in session this week at Franklin, Pa. The Union City Church is represented by the pastor. Reverend A.J. Herries and Dr. A.C. Sherwood.Thursday, April 19, 1900. The Erie Presbytery in session at Franklin last week unanimously adopted a resolution calling upon the General Assembly to revise the creed and adopt a simple declaration of faith.Thursday, May 24, 1900. Reverend Dr. J.F. Read celebrated his 90thbirthday last Friday. He is still hale and hearty for one of his years, and is much more active than the majority of men who have reached their three score and ten years.Thursday, June 21, 1900. The Young People’s Society connected with the Presbyterian Church has raised since last Sunday night $86 to send to the famine sufferers in India. If all societies of the kind throughout the U.S. would do as well it would relieve a vast amount of suffering in that far distant land.Thursday, July 19, 1900. The Presbyterian Sabbath School Association of Pennsylvania will hold five schools of a week’s duration for teachers at different points in the state. It has been arranged to have a fully organized school of children at each place of meeting with all departments offered. There will be lectures on timely subjects but doctrinal features will be avoided. An effort will be made to have one of the schools held in Union City.Thursday, September 13, 1900. On Saturday morning, September 8, 1900, Mr. and Mrs. Comer H. Fuller became the parents of a son.Thursday, November 15, 1900. The officer and members of the Presbyterian Society have decided to make some extensive repairs and changes in the interior of the church building. One of the most important improvements will be a new carpet for the floor, new and modern seats to take the place of the bench seats now in use, moving the pulpit back and raising it a step or more higher, etc. This work is to be commenced at once and when completed the audience room will be as fine as any in the city.Presbyterian Pastors – 1900Thursday, February 1, 1900. The many Union City friends of Reverend and Mrs. R.B. Dilworth will be pleased to learn that they are again located in the East. Reverend Dilworth was called to New York City a coordinator for the Home Mission Board. They left Roseburg September 27th, spent a month at Puget Sound, Seattle and Vashon Island, visited in Portland, Oregon, Cedar Rapids and other western cities, and are now settled at No. 53 Fifth Avenue, New York.Presbyterian Participation- 1901The Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church has been so fortunate as to secure Dr. Sheldon Jackson for a lecture which will be delivered to the Presbyterian Church on January 11, 1901. Dr. Jackson is U.S. Commissioner of Education in Alaska. He was for forty years a missionary on the Frontier. He was also sent three years ago by the U.S. Government Yukon Relief Expedition to Lapland to purchase and bring reindeer for Alaskan propagation. He is a very interesting speaker. The lecture will be free to all. A collection will be taken during the evening.Thursday, January 24, 1901. W.F. Olberg of the Presbyterian Church entertained the young ladies comprising his Sunday School class at his home last Friday evening. A delightful time was enjoyed by all.Thursday, January 31, 1901. At the evening song service in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday, Miss Katharine Agard will sing a solo entitled “Hosanna” by Jules Granier, and four little girls will sing a selection.Thursday, January 31, 1901. The Young People’s Society of the Presbyterian Church is at present in a very flourishing condition. Their meetings and Sunday evenings are interesting and well attended. New programs for the year 1901 were distributed at the last meeting. All the young people of the church should attend and take part at each service.Thursday, March 28, 1901. The Young People’s Society connected with the Presbyterian Church raised $120.00 during the past year for the missionary cause, a record they have just cause to feel proud of.Thursday, April 4, 1901. At the annual congregational meeting held in the Presbyterian Church last Monday evening, the following officers were elected.Ruling elders for three years: William Middleton and Lee WilsonTrustees for three year: J.D. Westcott and J.C. McLeanTreasurer: C.E.B. HunterThe Board of Trustees organized by electing W.L. Mitchell, Chairman and W.F. Olberg, Secretary.By resolution the Trustees were authorized to make proposed repairs to the church at an expense not to exceed $2,200, the work to be commenced as soon as the amount of money required has been subscribed.On motion of Dr. A.C. Sherwood, seconded by J. Thompson, a rising vote of thanks was extended to Rulaf Fuller for his many years of faithful and earnest service to the church as President of the Board of Trustees.Thursday, June 13, 1901. The old seats in the Presbyterian Church have been sold to the United Brethren Society for their church.Thursday, June 20, 1901. Services at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning and hereafter until the repairs to the church are completed, will be held in the lecture room. There will be no Sunday evening services until the church is reopened.Thursday, July 18, 1901. In the absence of the regular pastor Reverend A.J. Herries filled the pulpit at the U.B. Church last Sunday night.Thursday, August 15, 1901. A Presbyterian Bible lass for old and young will be held in Thompson’s Hall each Sunday from 12 to one o’clock until the reopening of their church.Thursday, September 26, 1901. The repairs in progress on the interior of the Presbyterian Church are rapidly nearing completion and the church will be opened for public worship one week from next Sunday, October 6th.Thursday, October 24, 1901. Mrs. J.H. Devore of Corry, a former Union City lady will deliver a lecture in the Presbyterian Church tonight on the subject of “Mormonism.” Mrs. Devore has spent considerable time among the Mormons and can speak from a personal knowledge of what she saw and learned.Presbyterian ProfileThursday, January 3, 1901On last Friday evening, the “Entertainment and Improvement Association” was organized. Mr. L.W. Mathias was elected president; Mr. F.W. Burnam, Vice-President; Mr. William Warden, treasurer; and Reverend A.J. Herries, Secretary. An adjourned meeting of the Association will be held at the home of F.W. Burnam on Friday evening, January 4, to transact some unfinished business. The object of this Association is to encourage such popular entertainments as shall be of a refining and educational nature to the public and to publish from time to time, uh fats concerning the Borough a will encourage public enterprise and improvements. It is sincerely hoped that all the citizens of the Borough will give this movement the hearty support that it deserves. It is a movement which will result in many improvements, if it is properly supported. A cordial invitation is extended to all who are interested to meet at the home of F.W. Burnam on Friday evening.Presbyterian Pastors – 1901Pastorate Covers Six YearsLast Sunday was the sixth anniversary of the pastorate of Reverend A.J. Herries at the Presbyterian Church. Before he began his morning sermon, he read the following showing what has been done during those six years.Baptisms, infants 13Adults 15Received into full membership of the church 57Dismissed and dropped 78Present number of communicants 227Total amount of contributed to benevolence $1,485Total amount contributed to congregationalExpenses including last repairs on the church $18,447.41Total amount of money raised during the six years $19,32.41Average per year $3,272.07During his six years at the Union City Presbyterian Church, Reverend Herries officiated at 21 marriages and 52 funerals, preached 497 Sunday sermons and gave 248 Thursday evening lectures.Presbyterian Participation1902 Friday, February 7, 1902. The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will give a missionary ea in the parlors Tuesday evening February 11 from 6 to 7:30. Miss Charlotte E. Hawes who escaped from the Boxers over the wall at Wei Hien, China at the time of the uprising will be present and deliver a lecture at 8 p.m. The supper and lecture will be free, but a free-will silver offering will be taken.Friday April 11, 1902. The members of the Presbyterian Church and congregation held their annual business meeting in the church on Monday evening last. There was a fair attendance and the meeting was very harmonious throughout. The following officers were elected.Elders for three years: Hon. J.R. Mulkie and W.F. OlbergTrustees for three years: C.N. McLean and Charles A. StarkTreasurer: C.E. B. HunterLater in the evening the Trustees organized for the coming year by electing J.D. Westcott as President and C.N. McLean as secretary. At this meeting the Board of Trustees made the following report of the amount of money raise during the year ending April 1, 1902.For current expenses $1,724.79For Improvements & Repairs $3,008.00For Benevolence andBoards of the Church $360.00 $5,092.79 The church starts out on the present years’ work entirely free of debt and with a small amount in the treasury.Presbyterian ProfileMay 16, 1902. Arrangements have been made whereby Hugh Cork, Superintendent of the State Organization of Sunday School will spend Saturday and Sunday in the city and meetings will be held on both days.On Saturday evening at the Baptist Church there will be a teacher’s conference held, over which Mr. Cork will preside, and to which all Sunday School teachers are invited.Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church at 3:45 there will be a mass meeting held and all are invited to attend and hear Mr. Cork talk along the lines of general Sunday School work.On Sunday evening commencing at 8:00 o’clock there will be a union service held at the M.E. Church at which the pastors of the city will be present and when Mr. Cork will deliver an address that will be beneficial to all to hear who have any interest whatever in Sunday School work.All superintendents and teachers in the city and surrounding country should come, especially to the teacher’s conference on Saturday night.Presbyterian Participation, 1902Friday July 25 1902. At the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning Reverend Mr. Tucker of Harrisburg, President of the Anti-Saloon League of Pennsylvania will present the cause of the League. The league, according to Dr. Tucker, was non-partisan and non-sectarian. Its object was to partially or completely over throw the saloon. The League’s motto is: “The Saloon Must Go.” It says if the abolishment of the liquor traffic cannot be secured at one blow, any step which will limit its power is worth taking. To this end the League advocates the passage of the Van Dyke local option bill, which provides that the question of license shall be voted upon biennially by every locality. The removal of all screens and blinds from saloon windows is also advocated. Friday, September 12 1902. It is certainly worthy of mention that at the communion service at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday morning there was a larger number of church members present than at any former service of the kind during the six year pastorate of Reverend A.J. Herries.Friday , September 12, 1902. At the meeting of the Erie Presbytery in session at Mercer, Pa., this week Reverend A.J. Herries was elected moderator for the ensuing year.December 6m 1902. David Lee Wilson and Carlton Eugene Clough baptized members of the church were present. They confessed their faith in Christ and were admitted to the sealing ordinances of the church.Presbyterian Participation 1903March 26, 1903. The annual report of membership in the Union City Presbyterian Church was adopted as follows:Elders 5Added on exam 21Added on certificate 5Dismissed 4Deceased 3Total number communicants 251Baptisms Adults 8Infants 6Total membership of Sabbath School 230 Friday April 10, 1903. The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Church of this city was held last Monday evening. The church was in good working condition and making advancement along every line. During the year 26 names were added to the roll of communicants, while the amount of money contributed to the various boards of the church showed a substantial increase over last year.The election of officers was:Elders for three years: J.S. Thompson and Earl GatesTrustees for three years C.E.B. Hunter and W.B. FultonAfter the business was transacted the congregation remained for the banquet given by the Men’s League. The entertainment was pleasant.Tuesday, July 7 1903. The old sheds in the rear of the Presbyterian Church having out lived their usefulness, took a tumble on day last week and will now be carted away and burned up.Tuesday, July 21, 1903. Attention is called to the special sale of bicycles to be continued this week by A.F. Young at Everson’s old stand.Tuesday, December 8, 1903. At the close of the prayer meeting services in the Presbyterian Church parlors next Thursday evening, Reverend A.J. Herries will organize a Bible class for the study of scripture during the winter months.Tuesday, December 8, 1903. A Christmas cantata entitled “Mother Goose’s Visit to Santa Claus” will be given by the Presbyterian Sunday School in that church on Wednesday evening at eight o’clock. Part one will show Mother Goode’s land and the start and journey to Santa Claus land. Part two will witness the arrival and greeting in Santa Claus land. Between parts one and two the Misses Bassett will play a violin duet. Presbyterian Profile People Lift Their Debt in Seventeen Minutes Tuesday morning, September 22, 1903 There was a scene in the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning which will be long remembered in the church as well as in Union City proper.At a joint meeting of the Session and Trustees of the church, the pastor, Reverend A.J. Herries, appealed to the people to lift the debut which had accumulated on several different accounts. He said freedom from debt would emancipate the church and make worship pleasanter. The amount of debt was $744.00. It took exactly seventeen minutes for Reverend Herries to deliver his appeal. The response was about $800.00. The people were delighted and when the result was announced they broke forth into singing the long meter doxology.The young people of the church provided one of the most delightful features of the emancipation service. They spontaneously held up their hands to indicate their dollar subscriptions. The Union City Times commented that “the spirit in which this event was conducted is a splendid manifestation of the harmonious and united feeling which prevails among the people in the Presbyterian Church.”Reverend Herries announced in connection with the day’s doings that since his advent as pastor eight years ago, the church had raised for all purposes, $22,851.00, a record of which he felt proud and which must be stimulating and satisfactory to all concerned.In the evening service, Mr. William Herries of Brooklyn, addressed the people on the subject of Temperance. There was a large congregation who seemed to enjoy the occasion. The speaker discussed temperance from the standpoint of church responsibility and individual duty by law of Christian love rather than by the law of the State. He sought to impress upon parents the home duty of caring for the young and the importance of earnest and fervent prayer for the redemption of the erring and for the protection of the innocents. Mr. Herries expressed himself thankfully in having been able to be present with the people of the Union City Presbyterian Church as a witness of their day of triumph and joy. Presbyterian Pastors Friday March 6, 1903. Reverend A.J. Herries went to Franklin yesterday to assist in the installation of a new pastor in the Presbyterian Church. He was in Wattsburg this week and preached three sermons in a series of evening meetings being held there in the Presbyterian Church. Tuesday, April 28, 1903. At a meeting held last evening, the Session of the Presbyterian Church unanimously refused to take any action looking to the dissolution of the pastorate of Reverend A.J. Herries.Tuesday, May 26, 1903. Reverend Charles R. Hunt, a former pastor of the Union City Presbyterian Church, is presently located at Mt. Vernon, Kentucky where e is president of the Mt. Vernon Collegiate Institute. Mrs. Hunt is a member of the faculty, teaching piano and vocal music.Tuesday September 8, 1903. At the conclusion of the morning service in the Union City Presbyterian Church last Sunday Dr. J.F. Read, who was the pastor of the church in the early sixties said goodbye to his many friends. He is leaving for Pittsburgh, where he will live with his daughter. He is 92 years old.Friday, November 13, 1903. Reverend A.J. Herries, who has been in rather poor health for several weeks, went to the Corry Hospital Wednesday evening. Yesterday he underwent an operation performed by Drs. A.C. and Andrew J. Sherwood. It will probably be some days before he will be out again. Presbyterian Participation, 1904 January 1, 1904. On Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church, the pastor, Reverend A.J. Herries, will preach on “The Sin of Ingratitude” In the evening there will be a specially arranged musical program as follows: Music Bartholme’s Orchestra Chorus of young peopleScripture LessonPrayer, Response“Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”Solo Dr. Andrew Jackson SherwoodOffertory Bartholme’s OrchestraLecture The AgesViolin Solo Miss Grace Main The offering taken at this service will be for the Butler fever sufferers and it is earnestly desire that the offering be a liberal one.Tuesday, March 8 1904. The Presbytery of Erie has appointed Reverend A.J Herries of Union City to preach the opening sermon at the spring meeting of the Presbytery to be held in the First Church of Erie on the second Tuesday in April.Friday March 11, 1904. The Brooklyn Eagle of March 7thcontained a sermon delivered by Reverend A.J. Herries of the Union City Presbyterian Church. His subject was “Lost Through Neglect.” April 1, 1904. Miss Katherine Agard was elected musical director of the Young People’s Choir. Friday April 8, 1904. The Annual Congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church was held last Monday night. The attendance was large with deep interest manifested in the affairs of the church. J.W. Middleton and Fred J. Shreve were elected to the Eldership for a term of three years. J.D. Westcott and James H. Bonney were elected Trustees for three years. W.B. Fulton was elected Treasurer for one year.The Session’s report showed that the congregation had raised and disbursed $475.00 for benevolent work. The Trustee’s report showed that the church was $879.00 in debt on April 1, 1903, and now on April 8, 1904, it had a debt of $40.00. The Trustees reported that every dollar of the special subscription to the debt fund had been paid.The Session signed a resolution saying that the church was in the most prosperous condition, temporally and spiritually, than it has ever been in and this condition was due to the earnest and faithful service of Reverend Herries during his 8 ½ years at the church. They will ask the Presbytery of Erie not to accept his request to resign. Tuesday, April 19, 1904. The Presbytery of Erie in session last week emphatically refused to entertain the request of Reverend A.J. Herries for a dissolution of the pastoral relations existing between him and the Presbyterian Church of Union City. Mr. Herries, therefore, remains the pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Tuesday, April 19, 1904. The 66 churches with 52 ministers and 11, 858 members in the Erie Presbytery met in Erie last week. The church and ministers contributed during the fiscal year $169,479 for congregational an benevolent purposes. Tuesday, May 31, 1904. The Presbyterian Church was filled last Sunday morning. The G.A.R. Post, Sons of Veterans, and the Women’s Relief Corps were present to hear the excellent Memorial Day sermon delivered by Reverend A.J. Herries. Tuesday, August 2 1904. The primary department of the Presbyterian Sunday School will picnic at Dick’s Grove tomorrow. Teams will be at the church at 10:00 to convey the little ones to that place. Friday August 5, 1904. Reverend A.J. Herries, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, has been granted a vacation for the month of August. Friday, November 15, 1904. Those wishing to contribute to the Christmas box for Miss Lee will please do so at their earliest convenience. Partly worn clothing for boys toys or candy gratefully accepted. Leave your contributions at the lecture room of the Presbyterian Church Thursday evening. Friday, November 18, 1904. On next Sunday evening there will be a Thanksgiving praise service at the Presbyterian Church. The young people’s choir, assisted by Miss Lenore White will render the following program:Organ voluntary; anthem; hymn; scripture text; prayer; response; offering; anthem; violin solos Miss Lenore White; Remarks; Reverend Herries; prayer; hymn; benediction. Presbyterian Pastors Friday, January 15, 1904. Miss Margaret Herries of Long Branch, New Jersey, was the guest of her brother, Reverend A.J. Herries, at the Presbyterian parsonage a few days this week. Friday February 5 1904. Reverend A.J. Herries suffered a relapse soon after he reached home from the morning service at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. He has been confined to his room all the week. Friday March 11, 1904. The remains of Mrs. Dilworth, wife of Reverend R.B. Dilworth, who for many years was pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Union City, were brought here for burial beside their children in Evergreen Cemetery yesterday afternoon.The funeral party was met at the Erie Depot by a large number of sympathizing friends and former neighbors, many of whom had not heard of her illness in Pittsburgh until the announcement of her death was received on Wednesday afternoon.Mrs. Dilworth was a woman of more than ordinary lovable character and making friends, readily retained them. Her last illness, we understand, extended over a long period of time. The surviving husband and three children have the deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends. Brief services as conducted by Reverend A.J. Herries, were held in the new chapel. Tuesday March, 15, 1904. A large congregation was in attendance at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening to listen to a sermon delivered by former pastor Reverend R.B. Dilworth.April 22, 1904. Upon the invitation of Reverend A.J. Herries, the Union City Fire Department will attend services at the Presbyterian Church in a body, accompanied by Burgess and Borough Council on Sunday evening, April 24, at 7:30 o’clock.Chapter Nine1905-1920Reverend C.H. WilliamsonReverend Edgar M. SmeadReverend E.E. LashleyOn March 28, 1905, the members of the Presbyterian Church held a congregational meeting. Reverend William Grassie acted as moderator and the congregation decided to extend a call to Reverend C.H. Williamson to become pastor of the church. Reverend Williamson accepted the call and occupied the pulpit on Sunday morning and evening April 9th. He served the church as pastor from April 1905 until June 1907.During the time Reverend Williamson was pastor, he worked with Andrew Carnegie to purchase a pipe organ for the church on a matching fund basis. He oversaw major repairs to the front of the church and renovations on the inside.In November 1906, Reverend Williamson made a ministerial trip to Butler and received and exciting benefit. He acquired a valuable hall clock which had been in his family and passed down from one generation to another for more than 150 years. He brought the clock home with him and had it varnished and repaired. It stood in the Presbyterian parsonage and kept better time than 9/10 of all modern clocks. He prized the grandfather clock very highly, not only on account of its antiquity, but also as an heirloom.Another domestic note happened in 1907 during Reverend Williamson’s pastorate when the Presbyterian Cook Book appeared in the kitchens around Union City and the surrounding territory. The Union City Times said that no young married couple should go to housekeeping without it. Indeed, it wouldn’t be amiss for some older married people to purchase a copy! The cook book could be purchased from church members or at the millinery story formerly owned by Mrs. J.A. Boyd. The Times warned that the supply was “getting low and those desiring one had better get it soon.”In May 1907, Reverend Williamson received a unanimous call to become pastor of the Park Presbyterian Church at East End, Pittsburgh at a salary of $2,000. At the close of the morning church service on Sunday, May 12, 1907, Reverend Williamson announced that he had decided to accept the call. He preached his farewell sermon at the Union City Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 9, 1907. The Union City Times reported that the people of Union City and its Presbyterian Church reluctantly let Reverend Williamson go, because he had been a faithful and successful pastor for the last two years.Mrs. Williamson had also been very helps and “this worthy couple have good reason to be proud of their success.” They left the church free from debut, with a largely increased membership, and a fine new organ costing about $2,000 had been installed since they came to Union City. Reverend and Mrs. Williamson left Union City Monday morning June 10, 1907, followed by the hearty good wishes of a large number of friends.Over the next few months, the pulpit committee and Trustees interviewed several candidates for pastor of the church. Finally on Tuesday evening, October 1, 1907, the members of the congregation held a meeting to decide upon and extend a call to one of the several candidates who had been filling the pulpit for the past few months. They unanimously chose Reverend W.J. Hogue of Swissvale, Pa. Elders J.R. Mulkie, Fred J. Shreve, E.R. Gates and Trustees C.E. Hunter, E.D. Clough and W.L. Fuller were delegated to sign the call to Reverend Hogue. James S. Thompson and Lee Wilson were chosen to prosecute the call before the Presbytery. The Elders and Trustees thought that after fully considering the call, Reverend Hogue would accept it. The salary fixed for the new pastor was $1,200 with the manse and one month’s vacation each year.Reverend Hogue had some outstanding qualifications to be pastor of the Union City Church. He was born in Harrison County, Ohio, on November 16, 1878 and was descended from an old French Huguenot family exiled by the Edict of Nantes in 1685. After graduating from Franklin College in June 1900, he entered the Allegheny Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Pa., and graduated from there in May 1903. Then he went to Edinburg, Scotland where he took a post graduate course in the Edinburgh University in the fall and winter of 1903-1904. After he graduated from Edinburgh University, he traveled for about six months through Great Britain, France, the Holy Land, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. While he was Europe he received a call from the United Presbyterian Church at Swissvale, which he accepted. He began his work as pastor there in September 1904 and had served the church since then.Reverend Hogue came highly recommended as an able preacher and an excellent pastor. The Union City Church considered itself fortunate to have secured such a man as its leaders. Then the pulpit committee discovered that its work wasn’t over after all. Reverend Hogue sent them a letter which they received on October 16, informing them that he had received a call from a larger church near Pittsburgh. He decided to accept the call.For the next few months, the members of the Presbyterian Church wondered if they would ever have a pastor again. Reverend Williamson had vacated the pulpit in June and by December 1907; the church still did not have a new pastor. Finally, a few weeks before Christmas of 1907, Reverend Edgar Mason Smear of Montgomery, Pa. occupied the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church for the morning and evening services. Reverend Smear came highly recommended by a former pastor of the church, Reverend C.H. Bruce, and everyone was urged to come out and hear him. The congregation liked what it heard, because it held a congregational meeting the day after Christmas 1907, and extended a unanimous call to Reverend Smear.Reverend Smear began his pastorate at the Union City Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 2, 1908. He was born near Owego, New York, on October 13, 1871. His education began in the school of Nichols, a small town near Owego. In his early teens he entered his father’s saddle shop in Owego, where he received his business training. But his purpose to enter the ministry was formed during this time and he took a preparatory course for college at the Owego Free Academy. After graduating from the Owego Academy, he entered Princeton University in 1891, and graduated with his class in 1895.For the next three years Edgar Mason Smear enjoyed the benefits of the Zabriskie Scholarship at Auburn Theological Seminary at Auburn, New York. After graduating from this institution, he took charge of the Presbyterian Church at Naples, New York, as stated supply. During the last year of his pastorate, fifty people were added to the church.In October 1900, Reverend Smead’s ambition to take some post graduate studies at Princeton was realized when the Princeton Theological Seminary awarded him a scholarship. In the spring of 1901, he received a degree of A.M. from the University of Princeton where he had taken a year’s work, and he also received a degree of B.D. from Princeton Tehological Seminary for a year of post graduate study.He left Princeton in 1901 to accept a call from the Presbyterian Church at Milford, Pennsylvania, and remained there for five years. In 1905 Reverend Smead took a cruise to the Orient where he visited the Holy Land, Egypt, and other countries bordering upon the Mediterranean Sea. On the first of January 1906 he accepted the pastorate at Montgomery, Pa., and remained there for two years. He came to Union City from there.On the sixth day of February 1907, Reverend Smead married Miss Grace M. Zink of Buffalo, New York. He and Mrs. Smead arrived in Union City on the afternoon of January 30, 1908. A good sized delegation from the Presbyterian Church met them and gave them a royal welcome and helped them settle into the parsonage at the corner of South Street and Third Avenue.1905-1920Reverend C.H. WilliamsonReverend Edgar M. SmeadReverend E.E Lashley (Continued from May 3, 2014) By the time the Smead’s celebrated their second wedding anniversary in their new home in the Presbyterian parsonage, they had become well liked in Union City. The largest audience at the Presbyterian Church for many months greeted the new pastor and his wife at the February 10, 1909 service, his first communion service at the church. Nearly every sat was filled and all were deeply interested in the service throughout. Eleven members were admitted to the church, eight on their profession of faith and three by letter. Four people were baptized. The attendance at the Sunday School after the morning service was larger than usual and the numbers in the pastor’s class increased from 17 to 28 in one week. The recent series of meetings at the church awakened a new and greater interest in the work of Christ among the members of the church.Reverend Smead served the Presbyterian Church at Union City faithfully and efficient for nine years from 1908-1917. During his pastorate the Men’s Bible Class expanded threefold, he gave popular illustrated lectures, and helped the church celebrate its 100thanniversary. He led the church to participate in successful revival meetings and oversaw repairs on the church as well as an addition to the chapel.On Sunday, January 28, 1917, Reverend Smead conducted his last serve at the Union City Presbyterian Church, since he had accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church at Olean, New York. On February 6, 1917, the Presbyterians and townspeople of Union City held a farewell reception for Dr. and Mrs. Smead at the church. The reception honored their tenth wedding anniversary and also served as a farewell party. Coleman’s Band was present and played several favorite selections which Dr. Smead and the large crowd appreciated. Mr. F.B. Reynolds, chairman of the evening, called Dr. Smead to the platform and presented him with a purse of gold containing $100. The large crowd warmly applauded Dr. Smead and his family and expressed its appreciation of their contributions to the church and community.The Presbyterian congregation held a meeting on Thursday, March 21, 1917, to decide on a new pastor to fill the pulpit and take up the work of the church. Reverend Robert Clements of the First Presbyterian Church in Erie moderated the meeting. Revered E.E. Lashley of Galion, Ohio, who occupied the pulpit of the Union City Church on March 18, was extended a call by a vote of the congregation. Reverend Lashley came to the Union City Church highly recommended by residents of Galion and other cities where he had served as pastor and entered upon the duties at Union with the hearty support of all families of the church. He was married and had one son who was ready to enter college in the fall of 1917.Reverend Lashley began his pastoral duties at Union City on Sunday, April 8, 1917. He oversaw continued growth in the church and a new spirit of improvement in the Sunday School and the Men’s Bible Class. But after three years at the Union City Church, Reverend Lashley accepted a call to a church in Pittsburgh. On October 28, 1920, the congregation met for a special session moderated by Dr. C.L. Mead. The people regretfully accepted Reverend Lashley’s resignation and once again began the search for a new pastor.Presbyterian Participation – 1905March 27, 1905. At a special congregational meeting, Reverend C.H. Williamson was elected as pastor from among three other candidates and extended a call which he accepted.Friday morning, April 7, 1905. The Annual Meeting of the members of the Presbyterian Church and congregation was held last Monday evening. Dr. A.C. Sherwood acted as moderator and J.W. Middleton as Secretary. The following church officers were elected:Ruling Elders: Dr. William J. Humphrey and Hon. John R. MulkieTrustees: E.B. Landsrath and E.D. CloughTreasurer: W.B. FultonIt was decided at this meeting to change the date of holding the annual meeting from the first Monday in April to the first Monday following the last Sunday in March of each year.Tuesday morning, April 18, 1905. The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Men’s Club was held last Sunday afternoon in the church parlors and the attendance was good. The officers elected for the years were:President F.E. McLeanVice-President Roy MulkieSecretary Eugene D. CloughTreasurer Comer H. FullerExecutive Committee: John R. Mulkie, D.A. Wright, James S. Thompson, C.B. Geer, E.B. LandsrathEnrolling Committee: Charles E.B. Hunter, H.S. Thompson, W.L. Mitchell, E.D. CloughJune 1, 1905. Miss Sarah Oneland met the Session and on confession of faith was admitted to the sealing ordinances of the church. Friday, July 21, 1905. Beginning next Sunday, the Presbyterian Church will have printed each week a neat little calendar, containing an official directory of the church officers and program of services for the week for distribution among the members of the church and visitors to our city. Tuesday morning, August 1, 1905. The Presbyterian and Baptists churches have united forces fort he month of August. The following fraternal arrangements have been made. Sunday, August 6,Reverend C.H. Williamson will preach in the Baptist Church in the morning and in Presbyterian Church in the evening. On August 13 at the Presbyterian Church in the morning and the Baptist Church in the evening. On August 20, Reverend W.H. Marshall will preach in the Presbyterian Church in the morning and the Baptist Church in the evening and on August 27th, in the Baptist Church in the morning and the Presbyterian Church in the evening.Music will be furnished by the church where the congregation convenes and the collections will go to the church where the services are held. Let the members of both churches not only attend, but earnestly pray that these union services may bring a great spiritual blessing. Friday, September 1, 1905. Next Sunday evening the Baptists, Presbyterian, and Methodist congregations will join in a mass meeting at the Methodist Church. The meeting is a celebration of the signing of the Peace Proposals between Russia and Japan. All the people of Union City are invited to come together and celebrate of this notable event. The service will consist of address and music appropriate to the occasion. The service will begin at half past seven,as all Sunday evening services do after the first of September. Friday morning, September 15, 1905. The oratorio ofThe Holy Citywill be given at the Presbyterian Church in about three weeks, under the direction of William F. Parsons. The first rehearsal will be held at the church this evening. Tuesday, October 10, 1905. A large number of persons were disappointed in not being able to hear the oratorio ofThe Holy Cityat the Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening,the church being completely filled long before the hour of services arrived. William F. Parsons of New York directed the oratorio. The soloists were Miss Gertrude Amidon of New York, soprano; Miss Mayme Cooney of Warren, contralto; Henry W. Manville of Meadville, tenor; and Mr. Parsons who sang the bass solos as well as conducting. Grace Main played a violin obbligato and the introduction of both the first and second parts as solos. October 12, 1905. The Session decided that the proceeds from the oratorio,The Holy City, should be turned over to the music committee to be deposited in the bank as an organ fund.November 12, 1905. Mr. Abram Buller came before the Session and on his confession of faith in Christ was admitted to the sealing ordinances of the church. Mrs. Linda Buller presented her letter from the Lutheran Church of Elizabethtown, Pa., and by a unanimous vote both Mr. and Mrs. Buller were received into full communion of the church and their names ordered placed on the church roll. Tuesday, November 28, 1905. Reverend J.P. Irwin delivered an interesting historical address before the Erie County Historical Society, at Erie, on the evening of November 21st, regarding the Presbyterians of Erie County. Among other things he said were that the Presbyterian Church of Union City was organized in the year 1811, consisting of eight members with Matthew Gray as elder. The present membership is 254, with a Sunday School attendance of 167. The contributions made by this church amounts to $67,974. Since 1801 the Presbyterians of Erie County have organized 21 churches, 18 of which remain with a combined membership of 3,906. There are now 93 ruling elders in the churches of the county. December 3, 1905. Mr. J.S. Thompson was instructed to procure a case of grape juice for use at Communion services and present a bill for same to the Board of Trustees. Tuesday, December 5, 1905. The person who took a black silk muffler from the Presbyterian Church parlor during the morning service last Sabbath is requested to return the same to W.F. Olberg. Tuesday, December 5, 1905. The solemn ordinance of baptism was observed at the morning service in the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Six new members were also received into the Church. December 8, 1905. The Men’s Club of the Presbyterian Church will welcome all of their friends at the church this evening, where a fine musical program awaits them. Every member of the church and congregation, both old and young as well as the public in general, are most cordially invited to be present. The entertainment is free.The ProgramVocal Solo: Miss Ethel HunterAddress: Reverend C.H. WilliamsonPiano Solo: Miss Bessie McLeanVocal Solo: Miss Rachel TaberViolin Solo: Miss Grace MainWhistling Solo: Mr, Ray BrownMale Quartet: Mr. Middleton, Sherwood, Williamson, Boyd Tuesday, December 12, 1905. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church last week forwarded to the South two barrels of clothing to be used by missionaries there for the poor children. Presbyterian Pastors- 1905Tuesday morning, June 20, 1905. Reverend D. Cleon Eberhart, will fill the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning in the interest of the Anti-Saloon League. Reverend Mr. Eberhart has recently been assigned to the Northwestern District of Pennsylvania by the League. He is said to be a great worker and an able speaker. Friday, October 20, 1905. Mrs. C.H. Williamson had a very narrow escape from death last Tuesday evening. In passing through a dark room at the Presbyterian parsonage, she tripped and fell, striking her head on a piece of furniture. She cut a long gash in her forehead and bruised her cheek and head. Dr. A.C. Sherwood attended her.